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This book completely surprised me as I normally despise this crap. Jordan started good but bored me after a few books and Goodkind is just an utter failure at life. However, Martin drew me in with great characters and great story telling. I love that he was able to surprise me and keep me guessing until the last page. I'm hooked.
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I freely admit I got into this series because of the HBO series based upon the books.
It was interesting to see the differences between the books and the television series. Certain lines were given to other people, Eddard and Cat's position on whether Ned should become the Hand were reversed, and the final battle was a little different. I also thought the HBO sections with Daenerys were interesting but in the book they felt bland.
I'm generally not a fan of books with so many points of view. It ...more
It was interesting to see the differences between the books and the television series. Certain lines were given to other people, Eddard and Cat's position on whether Ned should become the Hand were reversed, and the final battle was a little different. I also thought the HBO sections with Daenerys were interesting but in the book they felt bland.
I'm generally not a fan of books with so many points of view. It ...more
Wow, not sure why I hadn't read this earlier, I'm looking forward to the whole series!
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This is the start of a grand adventure, where political intrigue, ambition and vendetta unfold like a Shakespearean epic against a fantasy backdrop. I read myself blind on this novel and blame it for going through three days of work in a barely conscious state. Be on your guard -- alliances shift, characters are offed with a refreshing callousness and shades of gray permeate all the major turns of plot.
I was positively fascinated with this book. While there are several different characters whom are in different areas. Its seem to not lose the forward momentum of the book and even in places weaving the stories together. I cant wait to start the next book.
Feb 04, 2008
Beverly
marked it as to-read
Aug 22, 2008
Amber
marked it as to-read
